The mindset continuum Copy

Topic time estimate: 5 Minutes

Video time estimate: 1:30 Minutes

Watch this video as an introduction to growth vs fixed mindset.

Reflection

We all have both, a fixed and growth mindsets, depending on different capabilities. This is called the mindset continuum. Let’s see where you stand on the mindset continuum, between a fixed and a growth mindset.

Take a minute to reflect on 5 capabilities and whether you think you can change or not change them.

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The purpose of the growth vs fixed mindset reflection exercise is to highlight, that you are moving along a mindset continuum on the scale between the fixed and growth mindset depending on your beliefs.  Exploring your own beliefs and hearing others’ beliefs increases your self-knowledge and awareness of other perspectives. To improve:

1. Recognise your fixed mindset thoughts
2. Recognise that you have a choice
3. Respond to your fixed mindset thoughts with growth mindset thoughts
4. Take the growth mindset action

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Time estimate:  12 Minutes

This topic has additional resources in the Materials tab to deepen your understanding of the Growth Mindset. At any point in time feel free to come back to this material.